Washington, DC, June 3, 2015 – During the 11th annual DC Jazz Festival, Aaron Myers, a local Jazz Vocalist, hosts “Jazz Performers & Jazz Lovers Connect” a night for Jazz Artists and lovers of the genre, to meet face to face outside of the performance venue. On Thursday, June 11th, from 7pm – 12am, Artists and Jazz Lovers are asked to meet for a free networking event at Vida Penthouse Pool Club.

“So often Jazz Artists here in DC never get the chance to connect with each other due to performance schedules. This event is designed for artists to link up with each other, discuss issues within the genre while also connecting with our fans.” said Myers, who was voted Best Singer in the Washington City Paper Best of DC Readers Poll. “It is my hope that we can share information, expand our base, and make the jazz community stronger here in DC.”

Washington has a deep Jazz tradition that predates the Harlem Renaissance and has been the home to several Jazz pioneers including Duke Ellington, Billy Taylor, Shirley Horne and many more. With Venues like the Howard Theater and the Historic U Street Corridor, Jazz artists have performed at many DC venues throughout the years. Next week, Washington will welcome thousands of Jazz Artists and lovers of the genre to participate in the 11th Annual DC Jazz Festival from June 10th – June 16th. Several venues, both traditional and non-traditional, across DC will open their doors by participating with the festival’s “Jazz in the Hood” series which brings jazz to many neighborhoods across DC.

“Jazz Performers & Jazz Lovers Connect” will kick off at 7pm and go until midnight, allotting time for many artists whose shows may just be ending at 9pm or 10pm. Artists are encouraged to bring their music and promotional materials for upcoming shows and future Jazz Jams. This is an event free of charge to the public.